PORTSMOUTH (May 24, 2011) – The children of Somersworth Youth Safe Haven Program will now enjoy an enhanced summer program thanks to another generous donation of $3,000 from Service Credit Union.
This is the fourth consecutive year the credit union has stepped up with a substantial donation for the summer program, and saved the program from closing its doors. With this contribution, the safe haven staff can rest assured that it can help children with an enhanced summer program.
“We are able to extend the program, provide activities and field trips this summer,” says Betty Eaton, Director of Safe Haven program. “If it wasn’t for Service Credit Union and their help, we would not have this top quality program. I can’t say enough about their phenomenal support.”
The program mentors youth ages 6 - 18 in an afterschool homework lab, activities program, gym program, community service opportunities, and a six-week Summer Program. It aims to give youth the tools they need to grow up to be who they are. One of their main focuses is giving youth a place to do their homework and get help if they need it. There are always staff and volunteers on hand to make sure the youth's homework is all done.
The Youth Safe Haven program is designed to help low-income at-risk children ages 6-18 who live mainly in the Somersworth Housing Authority homes or are referred by the local SAU. The program currently helps more than 50 children from working low-income families. During the summer program, the children begin by performing community cleanup service during the first week. They also participate in a summer reading program, nutrition and cooking classes are educated in health and personal hygiene.
The children also take trips to state parks, beaches and cultural events. Nutritious lunches, snacks and drinks are provided to them daily.
“We are extremely fortunate that we are able to aid our community in this important and vital way,” says Gordon Simmons, President/CEO of Service Credit Union. “Service Credit Union strives to be a leader in corporate citizenship, supporting non-profit and educational programs in the communities which are served by the credit union. Somersworth Youth Safe Haven Program fits into our vision of helping others.”
Caption: Service Credit Union Somersworth Branch Manager Patty Coffin and Assistant Marketing Manager Aimee Sundstrom join Somersworth Housing Authority Assistant Director Emily Sylvain and the children of the Somersworth Safe Haven program as they hold the $3,000 donation check from Service Credit Union to go toward their summer program.
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